NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Sciences is governed by a Board of Directors.

Members of the Board are elected from within the membership. Two external members of the community also serve to provide the leadership with a stakeholder perspective in its decision-making affairs. Board terms are two years, and members can serve for two consecutive terms. In addition to the Board's fiduciary and administrative responsibilities, this group also sets the vision and direction for the organization, and manages the President who is the chief executive officer.